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DN02 UVU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,362 mi
Last recorded76,362 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 UVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear door and arch damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 76,285 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear door and arch damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,249 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low compared to near side rear

Fail 23 Nov 2015 74,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low compared to near side rear

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,570 miles

Oil leak

off side rear bearing slightly noisey

Fail 13 Nov 2014 72,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

off side rear bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 70,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,956 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 67,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,284 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 67,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f trye worn close to limits

Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,556 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 64,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,698 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,810 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 60,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on brake pipes .

Fail 6 Aug 2008 58,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on brake pipes .

Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,610 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight split n/s wiper

Pass 25 Aug 2005 33,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre outer wall slightly damaged

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DN02 UVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN02 UVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN02 UVU registered?

DN02 UVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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